Technical Program Manager

Location: Remote Employee US, NH, US Summary The Senior Staff Engineer, Program/Project Management is accountable for planning and directing design engineers and other technical engineers working on specific projects. They manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs. They are responsible for managing large projects with complex scope, multiple streams of work and inter-dependencies. Detailed Description Manage multiple high visibility programs (multiple projects per program) of high complexity (technology, organizationally) and/or business impact. Lead Cross-functional, global core team(s), kick off programs, establish schedules and drive meetings. Present to, communicate with and influence segment/LOB business leaders. Lead/develop company wide, cross functional or complex process initiatives or business strategy. Demonstrate ability to grow cross functional team members by identifying development opportunities and coaching Program Core Team members. Recognised expert (go to person) in 3 or more skills associated with PM role. May have industry recognition as an expert. Typically leads Skill Group Present and communicate status to the business leaders and customers. Review and interpret customer specifications and provides customer feedback Implement change as directed in the product lifecycle process and recommends process improvements Plan the overall program and monitor the progress. Drive the creation, review, approval and update of the Program Plan/WBS including resources. Daily program management throughout the program life Drive the program core team to meet or exceed program objectives (Cost, Quality, Schedule, Features, Fulfillment/Continuity of Supply, Solution delivery across products & service offerings, Customer Specific Needs) Define program governance (controls) Manage the program’s budget. Forecast actuals against plan/quote for income/revenue, cost/labour & expense Manage risks and issues and taking corrective measurements Coordinates the projects and their interdependencies. Manage and utilize resources across projects Align the deliverables (outputs) to the program’s “outcome” with the aid of the business change manager Manage the main program documentation, such as the Program Initiation document Technical Understanding: While not necessarily needing to be a deep expert, program managers should have a good grasp of accelerated compute and AI technologies . This understanding helps in communicating effectively with technical teams and understanding project requirements. Project Management: Strong project management skills are essential to coordinate various aspects of accelerated compute programs, including scope definition, resource allocation, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Domain Knowledge: Depending on the industry the accelerated compute program serves, having domain-specific knowledge can be crucial. Understanding the business context and specific challenges within the industry helps in the execution of server and AI systems programs that truly address the needs of the stakeholders. Communication Skills: Effective communication is key to aligning diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, business leaders, clients, and end-users. Program managers need to translate technical jargon into understandable language for non-technical stakeholders and vice versa. It is imperative that you are able to effectively and concisely communicate program updates, issues and schedule and financial impacts to the leadership team. Strategic Thinking: Our programs often have long-term implications and our Program managers play a critical role in thinking strategically, considering the broader organizational goals and how our programs fit into them. This involves planning for scalability, sustainability, and future advancements in accelerated compute technology. Risk Management: Accelerated compute technologies are fast moving, dynamic with complex interdependencies that is prone to risk. Program managers need to work with various stakeholders to identify and mitigate these risks proactively to ensure project success. Team Leadership: Leading multi-disciplinary teams comprising engineers, domain experts, supply-chain and technology parters requires strong leadership skills. Program managers should inspire and motivate team members, foster collaboration, and resolve conflicts effectively. Adaptability: The field of AI is rapidly evolving, with new technologies and methodologies emerging regularly. Program managers need to stay updated with the latest trends and be adaptable to changes in project requirements or technological advancements. Financial Acumen: Understanding budgeting, resource allocation, and financial implications of AI projects is crucial for program managers to ensure projects are delivered within budget and provide a positive return on investment. Physical Demands Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment. Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required. Occasional travel may be required. The stated range includes Base Salary and target Short-Term Incentive (STI) compensation only. A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range. The salary range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including by not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate. $141,000-221,000 The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate. Typical Experience 11 to 14 years. Typical Education Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational Requirements may vary by Geography Notes This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time. #HPS-NA Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Celestica is an E-Verify employer. Location: This is a remote position, with travel as necessary. We are open to considering candidates close to any of our US locations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Texas, Arizona, Oregon or California as well as locations near major airports such as the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and Pacific Coast. COMPANY OVERVIEW: Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud.Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers. Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted. Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. Job Segment: Project Manager, Supply Chain Manager, IT Manager, Risk Management, Information Technology, Technology, Operations, Finance #J-18808-Ljbffr